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Franklin ElectricPosted 3 weeks ago

Business Group Controller – US/Canada

HybridFort Wayne, Indiana, United States

Full TimeLarge

Job Summary

Lead the development, consolidation, and presentation of the US/Canada annual operating budget and periodic financial forecasts. Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes while overseeing general ledger activities and internal controls. Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting, analytics, and decision-support capabilities by partnering with operations leaders to deliver rigorous cost and profitability analyses. Support acquisition integration within US/Canada manufacturing operations and ensure strong audit readiness for internal and external audits. Direct and manage supervisory and non-supervisory employees across multiple locations, handling recruitment, performance evaluation, and professional development. Requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 7–10 years of finance experience, and 3–5 years in people leadership, with up to 20% travel.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 7–10 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting
  • 3–5 years of people leadership experience
  • Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP

Desired Qualifications

  • MBA or equivalent advanced degree
  • IFRS exposure
  • International business experience
  • Manufacturing or operations finance experience
  • CPA or CMA
  • Advanced: ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred)
  • Intermediate: PowerPoint, Microsoft Power BI
  • Basic: Database tools

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